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County of Ventura appoints Danielle Keys as new Human Resources Director
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has appointed Danielle Keys as Human Resources Director for the County. Keys assumes the position following the retirement of prior Human Resources Director,

Veteran Services Office and Farmworker Resource Program move to new location at The Palms-Oxnard
VENTURA, Calif.—The Human Services Agency’s Veteran Services Office (VSO) and Farmworker Resource Program (FRP), currently located at 2901 N. Ventura Rd. in Oxnard, are relocating to Oxnard’s The Palms facility,

County of Ventura names Gregg Strakaluse as Public Works Director
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has named Gregg Strakaluse as the new director for the Ventura County Public Works Agency. Strakaluse was selected following an extensive recruitment process,

County employees commended for decades of devoted public service
Ventura, CA – During the regular Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the County of Ventura recognized 21 employees for their enduring commitment to public service across various

Board of Supervisors approve $3.04 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-2025
Ventura, CA – On Monday, June 17, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $3.04 billion balanced budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 following the County’s annual budget

Dr. Loretta Denering appointed Behavioral Health Director
VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Board of Supervisors, in concurrence with the County Executive Officer and the Health Care Agency Director, has appointed Dr. Loretta Denering the new Behavioral

County of Ventura names Scott Powers as new Chief Financial Officer
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has named Scott Powers as the new Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Kaye Mand who retired in March. Powers was selected following an

Ventura County Department of Child Support Services named Outstanding Program by Child Support Directors Association of California
Media ContactKiara Nowlin, Community Relations Manager805-437-8360Kiara.Nowlin@venturacounty.gov CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Child Support Directors Association of California has awarded the Ventura County Department of Child Support Services (VCDCSS) the 2024 Outstanding

County of Ventura Arts & Culture Division to receive $75,000 Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura’s Arts & Culture Division has received a $75,000 Our Town award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the Channeling

Ventura County Planning Division and Cultural Heritage Board to host Preservation Awards Ceremony
Ventura, CA – In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Ventura County Planning Division, in collaboration with the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board, is proud to host a Preservation Awards

County of Ventura appoints Esteban Rodriguez as new Animal Services Director
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has selected Esteban Rodriguez as Director for Ventura County Animal Services. The appointment follows an extensive recruitment process, which included both internal and

County of Ventura’s Procurement Division recognized with 25th consecutive National Award for Excellence
VENTURA, Calif. — In a remarkable milestone that underscores the County of Ventura’s dedication to exceptional public service, for the 25th year in a row the General Services Agency (GSA)

County Parks Department announces launch of the Ojai Valley Trail Paving Project
Contact: J. Colter Chisum, Parks Director, (805) 654-3945, County.Parks@venturacounty.gov Ventura, CA – The County of Ventura is excited to announce the upcoming paving project for the Ojai Valley Trail, set

Resource Management Agency and House Farm Workers! publish Ventura County farmworker survey results
VENTURA, Calif. – The Resource Management Agency’s (RMA) Planning Division, in partnership with House Farm Workers!, published the results of a countywide survey of agricultural employers, farmworkers, and stakeholders. This

Resource Management Agency appoints new public information officer
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Resource Management Agency (RMA) is excited to announce the appointment of Imosemen Omiunu as the Public Information Officer, a newly created position for

County of Ventura to hold public listening session on Request for Proposal for local ambulance services
VENTURA, Calif. – On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, the County Executive Office will conduct an in-person and online listening session to solicit comments from

County of Ventura to host first-of-its-kind statewide Government and Disability Summit
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura is proud to announce the groundbreaking Government and Disability Summit, the first statewide event of its kind. This historic conference, taking place September

Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures releases 2023 Crop and Livestock Report
VENTURA, Calif. – On Tuesday, July 23, the County of Ventura’s Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures presented the 2023 Crop and Livestock report to the Board of Supervisors. The annual

Assessor sends Annual Value Notices for 2024
VENTURA, Calif. – The Assessor’s Office will be sending out approximately 250,000 annual value notices for secured assessments to property owners. The notices inform owners of their property’s assessed value

County of Ventura to host Career & Resource Expo
Media Contact: Jessica Jimenez, Human Resources, (805) 654-3675 VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura invites the public to the Career & Resource Expo on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from
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